Brighton Erupts as Israel-Palestine Protests Turn Nasty
Tensions boiled over in Brighton on Saturday (28 February 2026) as rival Israel and Palestine protests clashed in the city centre. The day’s heated demonstrations culminated in a reported assault during a pro-Israel march, sparking fears of rising hate-related incidents. Pro-Israel March Stalled by Palestine Supporters The Sussex Friends of Israel kicked off their march […]
Man Arrested Over Antisemitic Rants Targeting Brighton’s Jewish Community
Threats Spark Brighton Police Probe A man was arrested after viral social media posts urged attacks on Jewish businesses and synagogues in Brighton and Hove. Sussex Police swooped on an address in Newhaven on Sunday following reports of chilling online threats. The offending comments appeared under a post by the Brighton and Hove Palestine Solidarity […]
Asbestos Scare Sparks Recall of ‘Worm World’ Kids’ Kit
A popular children’s educational toy, the My Living World Worm World Kit, has been urgently recalled across the UK amid serious health concerns. Fears have erupted that the sand included in the kit might contain dangerous asbestos fibres. Danger in the Dirt: Asbestos Found in Kids’ Soil Kit The kit, which lets kids watch earthworms […]
Teen Arrested After Brutal Stabbing in Worthing’s Victoria Park
A 17-year-old boy from Brighton was arrested early Sunday following a serious stabbing in Victoria Park, Worthing. The shocking attack happened around 2:45am on Saturday, 28 February. Victim Seriously Injured, Now Recovering at Home Police were alerted to a man in his 40s who had been seriously wounded after a brief confrontation with two suspects. […]
Elderly Man Seriously Injured in Brighton Crash
Sussex Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a shocking collision left an 89-year-old man fighting for life. The smash happened on London Road, near Carden Avenue roundabout, Brighton, between 4.15pm and 4.45pm on January 23. Driver Flees Scene The vehicle involved didn’t stop, leaving the elderly victim with severe injuries. He remains hospitalised […]
Man Seriously Injured in Chichester Pub Brawl
A man suffered a serious head injury after a violent assault inside a Chichester pub in the early hours of Saturday morning. Sussex Police Make Arrest at Scene Officers rushed to The Foundry in Southgate, Chichester, at around 1:30am on 28 February following reports of a violent fight. Emergency services found the victim with significant […]
Swindon Man, 49, Dies in Tragic Devon Wingsuit Crash
A seasoned skydiver from Swindon has died in a wingsuit accident near Exeter. Chas McNeil, 49, was taking part in a jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome on Saturday just before 1pm. Experienced Jumper’s Final Flight Chas, with a staggering 10,000 jumps under his belt, was described as highly experienced. Using his own parachute gear, he […]
Chaos at Heathrow and Gatwick as Middle East Tensions Spark Flight Mayhem
Passengers face ongoing chaos at Heathrow and Gatwick today, Monday 2 March 2026, as flight cancellations and delays hit routes to the Middle East. Rising tensions in the region have forced closures of vital airspace corridors. Airlines have been forced to suspend, reroute, or scrap flights for safety. Heathrow Hit Hard: Dubai and Doha Routes […]
Police Hunt Duo After Brutal Stabbing in Worthing Park
Police are on the lookout for two suspects following a shocking stabbing in Worthing’s Victoria Park in the early hours of Saturday, 28 February. Man Stabbed in Dark Park Attack The attack happened around 2:45am. Two men reportedly confronted a man in his 40s after a brief encounter. The victim suffered serious injuries and was […]
Serial Shoplifter Nabbed and Jailed Across West Sussex
A notorious shop thief has finally been locked up after a series of brazen raids on shops across West Sussex. Bradie Thomson’s Crime Spree Ends in Court Bradie Thomson, 37, homeless and roaming, pleaded guilty to eight shop thefts and a burglary at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 9 February. The court slammed him with a […]
Brighton Drug Dealers Nabbed with Crack and Heroin
Two Brighton men have pleaded guilty to dealing Class A drugs after being caught red-handed with crack cocaine and heroin. Suspicious Behaviour Sparks Police Action Hodyfa Al-Ani, 22, of Dartmouth Crescent, and Robin Paige, 22, from Hollingdean Road, were stopped by police on 17 February. Officers spotted the duo acting suspiciously in St George’s Mews […]
Brighton Man Jailed for Knife-Point Rape in City Centre
A Brighton man has been found guilty of raping a woman at knifepoint in the heart of the city. Philip Smith Caught After Shocking Attack Philip Smith, 28, of no fixed address, was convicted at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday (26 February) of two counts of rape. The harrowing attack happened in Bartholomew Square in […]
Thousands Hit Brighton Seafront for 2026 Half Marathon
Thousands of runners flooded Brighton & Hove on Sunday, 1 March, for the 2026 Brighton Half Marathon. The iconic seafront hosted the 13.1-mile race, with a start and finish at Hove Lawns. Fast & Scenic Route Delights Runners The course took competitors along Madeira Drive and Marine Parade, known for its flat and speedy profile. […]
Jewellery shop raider smashed in after stolen Range Rover joyride
A brazen thief crashed a stolen Range Rover through Bognor’s Arcade shopping centre to raid a jeweller, but it’s Freddie Stevens who’s now behind bars. Smash-and-grab raid caught on camera On November 11, two Range Rovers were reported stolen from Yapton and Pulborough. Minutes later, one of the luxury cars was used as a battering […]
Two Men Cleared of Rape at Hove Crown Court
George Ellis, 41, from Chessington, London, and Mark Lett, 43, of Esher, Surrey, walked free after being found not guilty of rape following a tense trial at Hove Crown Court. Serious Charges Dropped The pair were arrested in December 2024 over an alleged attack on a 19-year-old man in Steine Lane, Brighton, on December 21 […]
Man, 49, Arrested After Setting Himself on Fire in St Leonards Street
Shocking Blaze on London Road A 49-year-old man sparked chaos in St Leonards after setting himself on fire in broad daylight. The dramatic incident unfolded around 12.30pm on Friday, February 27, when concerned witnesses alerted police to the man’s welfare on London Road. Police Rush to Scene as Man Self-Combusts Officers arrived to find the […]
Road Rage Horror in Crawley: 60-Year-Old Man Assaulted
Sussex Police are hunting for witnesses after a nasty road rage attack on Crawley Avenue. Silver Ford Fiesta Driver Launches Shocking Attack The violent incident unfolded near the Rontec service station at around 5.50pm on Tuesday, 24 February. A 60-year-old man was driving his grey Honda FRV on the slip road when a driver in […]
Double Jail Term for Eastbourne’s Blitz of Brutal Robberies
Two thugs have been locked up after a terrifying spree of violent robberies in Eastbourne, all in just three hours on Boxing Day. Three Attacks, One Chilling Evening At 5.11pm, Aldi on Lottbridge Drive came under attack. Staff were battered as the crooks made off with beer and booze. Just over two hours later, at […]
